[Provisional translation]
On April 10, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the first Consultative Meeting between the National Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government at the Prime Minister’s Office.
At the meeting, the participants engaged in discussions on challenges related to implementing measures that will contribute to the further development of Tokyo as a global city.
In her opening remarks, the Prime Minister stated:
“Good evening. I would like to express my appreciation to Governor Koike and other members of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for attending today’s consultative meeting.
This consultative meeting originates from a proposal I made this January, when Governor Koike visited the Prime Minister’s Office, suggesting that we set up a forum to discuss various issues for the further development of Tokyo and Japan.
Greater development of Tokyo, a global city and the center of the Japanese economy, is essential for realizing a ‘strong economy.’
The Takaichi Cabinet is vigorously advancing a growth strategy to drastically strengthen Japan’s supply structure and bring about a ‘strong economy.’
In 17 strategic fields, including quantum technologies, space and aviation, content, and drug discovery, we will institute comprehensive support measures from a multifaceted perspective that addresses both supply and demand aspects.
Furthermore, in order to build strong regional economies, we will advance a ‘Strategy for the Future of Regions.’
We will implement bold investment promotion measures in an integrated manner with infrastructure development that includes industrial sites as well as strategically foster industrial clusters across the country. In addition, we will support the growth of local industries that leverage attractive regional resources.
Through this consultative meeting, we intend to align the policy issues set forth by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government with the policies promoted by the central government, and we would appreciate your continued cooperation. Thank you very much.”